AMSI Foundation Spreading Holiday Cheer

Jackson Salamunovich • December 18, 2024

AMSI Foundation’s Bare Necessities Bags 🎁✨

At the AMSI Foundation, we believe in giving back to our community, and this holiday season, we’re thrilled to see how our Bare Necessities Bags initiative has grown. What started with a generous donation of 500 toothbrushes and toothpaste from Dr. Itani has blossomed into a heartfelt community-wide effort, thanks to incredible contributions from our incredible team and a special thanks to Eli Meyskens for spearheading this wonderful initiative.


These thoughtfully curated bags are packed with essentials like:

  • 🪥 Toothbrushes and toothpaste
  • 🧦 Warm socks
  • 🕊️ Tissues
  • 📄 Resource cards
  • And more small necessities that can make a big difference

What Makes Bare Necessities Bags Special?

The Bare Necessities Bags initiative is a simple yet impactful way to extend care and kindness to those in need. Rather than offering cash or feeling unable to help, these bags provide a tangible way to connect with and support members of our community facing challenges.

Whether you keep a few in your car or distribute them directly, every bag shared is a small act of compassion that has the power to brighten someone’s day.



Join Us This Holiday Season

We invite you to stop by the AMSI office and grab a few bags to hand out in your neighborhood. Together, we can ensure these essentials reach those who need them most. If you or your clients would like to contribute further, we’re currently in need of:

  • Socks 🧦
  • Travel-sized tissue packets 🕊️
  • With your help, we can assemble and distribute hundreds more Bare Necessities Bags before the year ends. Let’s make the holidays brighter for everyone—one bag at a time. 💛

A Special Thanks to Our Contributors

This initiative wouldn’t be possible without the incredible generosity of our community and every contribution matters. Thank you to everyone who helped bring this vision to life.

How You Can Help

  1. Pick Up Bags: Visit the AMSI office to grab a few Bare Necessities Bags for distribution.
  2. Donate Essentials: Drop off socks, tissues, or other items to help us keep this effort going.
  3. Spread the Word: Share this initiative with friends, family, and clients who might want to get involved.

Together, we’re showing that small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect of good in our community.



Let’s continue to make a difference this holiday season, one bag at a time. Cheers and happy holidays from all of us at the AMSI Foundation! 🎄✨


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